WELLINGTON COUNTY - Safe Communities Wellington County is running a campaign to inspire local residents to determine what they can do in just 10 minutes to prevent injuries in their home and throughout the community.
Virtual event planned for 40th annual Terry Fox Run
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being encouraged to join cancer fighters across the nation in participating in the first ever virtual Terry Fox Run.
Nestlé-to-Ice River Springs sale falls through
NORTH YORK - The sale of the Nestlé Pure Life water bottling business to Ice River Springs has fallen through.
‘Make it a habit’: Save Our Water encourages locals to pick up trash
Local group Save Our Water is asking the community to help pick up trash.
Co-chairs of the Campaign Cabinet and director named for the Integrated Youth Services Network
The Integrated Youth Service Network (IYSN) has announced the co-chairs of the newly formed team that will lead a $10-million fundraising campaign.
Arthur Fall Fair goes to virtual format
The Arthur Agricultural Society has become the latest to embrace the virtual fair concept in place of a traditional fair cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Repurpose your newspaper contest offers prize of $1,000
The Wellington Advertiser and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) invite everyone to participate in the “This Old Newspaper?!” Reader Contest.
Reconstruction to impact traffic flow on Wellington Road 46
Work on the reconstruction of Wellington Road 46 through Aberfoyle will result in lane reductions from Sept. 8 to 27.
County initiates assessment of four bridges near Arthur
The County of Wellington has announced a plan for a study to address the condition of four bridges on Wellington Road 109 between Highway 6 and Sideroad 7, southeast of Arthur
Inspector Paul Richardson named new Wellington OPP detachment commander
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Richardson officially took over as commander on Aug. 5, after serving as the interim commander here for about 10 months.
Jana Burns to replace Janice Hindley in Wellington Place post
WELLINGTON COUNTY- In June, Janice Hindley, announced her retirement as Wellington Place administrator after 31 years serving in municipal government.
Unions: return-to-school plan does not protect workers
TORONTO - Ontario’s four major teacher unions are filing formal appeals with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Moorefield woman seriously injured in two-vehicle crash
MAPLETON - A Moorefield woman was one of two people injured in a serious two-vehicle crash here on Sept. 1.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Orangeville nursing home
ORANGEVILLE - Public health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Avalon Care Centre here.
Guelph’s COVID-19 assessment centre moving Sept. 11
GUELPH - Guelph’s COVID-19 assessment centre is moving from the Victoria Road Recreation Centre to 400 Southgate Drive, and will remain there until the pandemic ends, officials say.